Forensic Science Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

Completion of the following coursework will result in a chemistry and criminal justice dual major.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (General Studies CAT 7) (4)
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
CJA 105 Intro to Criminal Justice (3)
CJA 127 Intro to Forensic Crime Scene Investigation (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
CJA 226 Criminal Investigation (3)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
MAT 140 Calculus I (General Studies CAT 3) (5)

Sophomore - 1st semester
BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4)
CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I (4)
CJA 203 Police and Society (3)
CJA 210 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
General Studies CAT 2  (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry (4)
CHE 315 Organic Chemistry II (4)
CJA 200 Criminal Law (3)
CJA 325 Community-Based Corrections (3)

Junior - 1st semester
BIO 320 Molecular Genetics (4)
CJA 351 Criminal Procedure (3)
PHY 301 University Physics I (4)
PHY 321 Physics I Lab (1)
General Studies CAT 4 (3)

Junior - 2nd semester
BIO 340 Human Physiology (4)
CJA 304 Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals (3)
MAT 180 Applied Probability and Stats (3)
PHY 302 University Physics II (4)
PHY 322 Physics II Lab (1)
PSY 101 General Psychology (General Studies CAT 5) (3)

Senior - 1st semester
CHE 326 Biochemistry I (4)
CHE 380 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CJA 430 Criminology (3)
General Studies CAT 6 (3)
General Studies CAT 8 (3)

Senior - 2nd semester
CHE 426 Biochemistry II (3)
CJA 320 Correctional Institutions (3)
CJA 488 Criminal Justice Senior Seminar (3)
General Studies CAT 9 (3)
General Studies CAT 10 (3)

Criminal Justice dual majors can substitute any of the courses below for BIO 320 and 340. See PSM department chair for details.
BIO 385 Microbiology (4)
BIO 430 Parasitology (3)
EAS 320 Rock and Minerals (3)